Research and development in 3D printing is reaching levels of great perfection and realism for the creation of practically any everyday object. The first thing that comes to mind is toys, but the reality is that 3D printing is used in many sectors, including automotive or housing. Add sustainability and recycling to this, and we find a perfect combination in the company Azure Printed Homes, which is dedicated to making 3D printed modular homes made from used plastic bottles.
Los Angeles-based Azure Printed Homes has managed to create a series of 61 square meter 3D-printed modular homes in which each module is printed in just 24 hours. These houses combine the construction and engineering experience of one of their founders with their environmental values, which can be seen in the reuse of plastic waste, such as used bottles, to build the houses.
“Our innovative process revolves around using waste materials as a primary source of supply, resulting in a zero waste system. Being able to create something beautiful and unique from a waste supply line is something we are enormously proud of.”
Another of the most interesting aspects of these innovative and sustainable houses is their installation in difficult to access locations. This was the case with delivery and installation in Big Sur, a remote location near the coast, where isolation obstacles were overcome and the house was installed within 48 hours. This module was created for a glamping resort, whose owner was impressed by the circular concept of the houses created by Azure.
Big Sur was an example to be followed, but as the company explains, delivery times tend to vary depending on the type of prefabricated product. Schedules that make up the entire process, from ordering, design and production to on-site installation. So, for example, studios usually have a lead time of between 2 and 4 weeks, units on wheels between 4 and 6 weeks, and homes between 4 and 8 weeks.
In addition to sustainability in the use of recycled or reused materials, the designs of these houses offer flexible variables so that solar panels and batteries can be included to live without connection to the electricity grid. In fact, the basic N-100 modular variant, measuring just 30 square meters, has interior and exterior finishes, lighting and electricity. This shows that these 3D printed houses can be environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing. In addition to being affordable for all types of customers, this basic N-100 model can be purchased for 16,800€.
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